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SJSU Approved Programs

Participants in SJSU-certified study abroad programs (all the programs listed on our
website) are guaranteed to receive “resident credit” for all coursework taken at partner
universities. All units taken on certified programs will count towards overall graduation
unit requirements. However, course equivalencies for major, minor, or General Education
requirements are determined and approved by advisors in those departments. Participants
in certified SJSU programs should obtain course equivalency approval prior to departure
by completing the Academic Approval Form and obtaining all the appropriate signatures.
Instructions for completing the Academic Approval Form can be found on the back of
the form and will be covered in detail during the pre-departure program.

Students participating in a CSU International Program must use a different approval
form that they will receive with their acceptance packet.

All coursework taken abroad on certified programs will be posted on the students’
official SJSU records/transcripts and is not considered “transfer credit”. Courses
will appear on the SJSU transcript with the course title from the host university,
but with SJSU course numbers, units and grades. “International Programs” and the name
of the host country/university will also be noted on the transcript.

Grades

All courses taken for a grade abroad will result in a letter/numerical grade that
will be factored into each student’s GPA. The SJSU Study Abroad Office does not perform
grade conversions or grading curves for classes from abroad. If you would like to
register for a class as pass/fail instead of for a grade, the appropriate paperwork
must be completed before going abroad and beginning the class. It is too late to apply
for a class to be counted as pass/fail after the class has begun.

Registration for SJSU Programs

Registration procedures vary from program to program. Some allow participants to register
early and they confirm enrollment in courses before arrival. Others have students
register upon arrival or during the beginning weeks of class. Participants should
be as patient and flexible as possible when following the host institutions procedures.
Students should have alternate choices for courses in case some courses are not offered
or cancelled.

Study Abroad participants should not register for courses at SJSU while studying abroad.

The Academic Approval Form that the student completed prior to departure is not final.
Participants can make changes to their course schedule upon arrival at the host institution
but they are strongly encouraged to communicate with and seek approval from their
SJSU academic advisor. If any courses are added, participants should complete a new
Academic Approval Form, send it to their academic advisors for signatures and request
that they forward it to the SJSU Study Abroad Coordinator. Participants may also get
the necessary signatures after returning from the program.